We went looking for a Christmas tree the other day, but came home empty handed. Why? For the first time in over 10 years, we’re setting up an artificial Christmas tree. I kept going back and forth about it – which is the greener option? – and finally decided this was the right choice for [...]
America Recycles… do you?
November 16, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
America Recycles Day was yesterday… but I think that should be every day, don’t you? If each and every one of us take baby steps in reducing, reusing, and recycling, it could make a huge difference. Just visualize this: the U.S. disposes enough trash each day to fill 50,000 garbage trucks with 18,000 pounds of [...]
Green Works Walk to School Challenge
October 18, 2010 · by · 1 Comment
6 weeks into Kindergarten, and Maya is loving it. She happily hops on the bus every morning, and wonders why she can’t go to school on the weekend as well! We’re just under a mile from her elementary school, so I debated walking to school once a week. I had it all planned out in [...]
The Art of Composting
April 29, 2010 · by · 1 Comment
Earth Day was a week ago, but the words from one commercial I heard that day still echo in my head. We need to keep changing, no matter what day it is, because change can keep this world beautiful. I have made some changes. We use reusable bags and bottles. EnergyStar-certified light bulbs. We’ve turned [...]
KidsCraft Shuttle Imagination
April 22, 2010 · by ·
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off!!!! That’s the first thing my daughters called out when they stepped into their Shuttle Imagination for the first time. They truly are having a blast in this unique playhouse. The Shuttle Imagination, by KidsCraft, is one of two eco-friendly playhouses that the company [...]
Happy Earth Day!
April 22, 2010 · by · 1 Comment
Looking through my inbox, I found some ideas on what to read, watch, and buy today! BOOKS: Go to the library today and pick up a few books! Some ideas: Elementary School: The Berenstain Bears Don’t Pollute (Anymore) by Stan & Jan Berenstain The Lorax by Dr. Seuss Middle School: The Wind in the Willows [...]
Seventh Generation disinfectants
April 2, 2010 · by ·
Spring cleaning season is upon us! This year while you’re freshening up your home and sorting through the clutter, why not toss the toxic cleaning supplies, too? Replacing what’s currently under your sink with products that are non-toxic and safe for the environment is easier than ever with Seventh Generation’s environmentally friendly cleaning products. Leading [...]
Our Green Festival experience
October 20, 2009 · by ·
Last weekend I attended Green Festival with the girls. This is the nation’s largest green living event. More than 125 speakers took the stage, and 350 green businesses exhibited. There were great how-to workshops, green films, a Fair Trade pavilion, yoga classes, organic beer, organic cuisine and live music. The girls loved the snacks, interactive [...]
Dishwasher detergent bubble solution [recipe]
May 22, 2009 · by ·
I’ve been a bad, bad blogger. Instead of posting fun reviews and giveaways for my readers, I’ve been spending my days enjoying the sunshine outside with my girls, and spending my evenings watching lots and lots of TV. But all my favorite shows are over for the season, as is my nanny gig, so I’ll [...]
Calypso Studios – green accessories
May 7, 2009 · by ·
Going green has never been easier, with all the great products available nowadays! For the last week I’ve been carrying around a reusable tote made by Calypso Studios. It’s called a S.H.O.P Tote (Start Helping Our Planet) and I LOVE it. S.H.O.P. Totes hold up to 20 pounds, perfect for lugging groceries home, but my [...]
Good for your pets & the planet- TerraCycle
April 22, 2009 · by ·
We don’t have any pets, so this giveaway is a first for me, but I thought it to be appropriate for Earth Day. And you know how much I love TerraCycle! Sold exclusively at PETCO stores nationwide, TerraCycle’s first line of environmentally responsible pet products features seven different natural, non-toxic products that are packaged in [...]
Classy Kid’s Clean & Green line
April 21, 2009 · by · 131 Comments
Classy Kid, Inc. is a company dedicated to developing products that help parents keep the germs away! Their Clean & Green line gives you all the convenience and hygiene benefits of disposable products, but without the guilt. Keep Me Clean Disposable Bibs I always seem to remember to pack an extra diaper when we go [...]
